What happened on Monday January 01, 2001?

Here's what happened on January 01, 2001:

• Euro Currency Launch The Euro is officially introduced as the common currency in 12 European Union countries, representing a significant milestone in European economic integration and monetary policy.
• Hamas Suicide Bombing in Netanya A devastating suicide bombing by Hamas in Netanya, Israel, results in the tragic loss of 50 lives, escalating tensions in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Sweden Takes EU Presidency Swedish Prime Minister Göran Persson assumes Sweden's six-month presidency of the European Union, marking an important period of leadership and policy coordination for the regional bloc.
• First Day of the New Millennium According to the Gregorian calendar, January 1, 2001, marks the first official day of the new millennium, symbolizing a fresh start and new possibilities.
• EU Implements BSE Testing Requirement The European Union launches a comprehensive food safety program mandating Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) testing for all cattle older than 30 months, responding to previous mad cow disease concerns.
• Ray Walston Passes Away Renowned American actor Ray Walston died peacefully in his sleep at age 86. Known for his memorable roles in 'Damn Yankees' (for which he won a Tony Award), 'My Favorite Martian', and 'Picket Fences', Walston was a versatile performer who made significant contributions to stage and screen.
• 67th Sugar Bowl: Miami Dominates The University of Miami (#3) delivers a commanding performance, beating the University of Florida (#7) 37-20 in the 67th Sugar Bowl, showcasing their football excellence.
• 30th Fiesta Bowl: Oregon State Triumphs In a decisive victory, #5 ranked Oregon State University defeats #10 Notre Dame 41-9 in the 30th Fiesta Bowl, demonstrating their collegiate football prowess.
• Elmo's World Evolves The children's television show 'Elmo's World' begins its third season with a groundbreaking episode featuring Elmo's first video email and a new film insert, showcasing the program's technological adaptation.
• Seattle Monolith Mystery A mysterious ten-foot tall black monolith appears in Seattle's Magnuson Park, placed by an unknown artist as a direct reference to Stanley Kubrick's iconic film '2001: A Space Odyssey', sparking local curiosity and artistic intrigue.

Events in 2001

January 01, 2001: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 2001

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 2001

January 01, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 01, 2001:

• 1 USD = 114.41 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.4982 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.6104 CHF
• 1 EUR = 107.73 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6298 GBP

January 01, 2001: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Charlotte Hornets - Portland Trail Blazers : 67 - 89
• Houston Rockets - Minnesota Timberwolves : 96 - 106

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Birmingham - Nott'm Forest : 0 - 2
• Burnley - Wolves : 1 - 2
• Norwich - Blackburn : 1 - 1
• Portsmouth - Gillingham : 0 - 0
• Preston - Bolton : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bournemouth - Luton : 3 - 2
• Brentford - Oxford : 3 - 0
• Bristol City - Cambridge : 6 - 2
• Bury - Rotherham : 0 - 0
• Notts County - Stoke : 2 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Southend : 0 - 2
• Cardiff - Exeter : 6 - 1
• Scunthorpe - Macclesfield : 2 - 2
• Shrewsbury - Barnet : 3 - 2
• Torquay - Kidderminster : 1 - 1

January 01, 2001 was a Monday and it was the 1st day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 2001 can also be written as 1/1/2001 in the US and as 1/1/2001 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 2001 in January 2001 calendar

Famous people died on January 01, 2001:

• Ray Walston

  Ray Walston was a versatile American actor best known for his role in the TV sitcom 'My Favorite Martian' and his Tony Award-winning stage...

• Rosario Borelli

Famous people who died in 2001

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 2001 was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part I
2. Dream - He Loves U Not
3. Shaggy - It Wasn't Me
4. Mya - Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)
5. Creed - With Arms Wide Open

January 01, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 2001 was Touch Me by Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra - Touch Me
2. Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This
3. Steps - It's The Way You Make Me Feel / Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
4. S Club 7 - Have You Ever
5. Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid

January 01, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 2001 was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part I
2. JAY-Z - I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
3. OutKast - Ms. Jackson
4. R. Kelly - I Wish
5. Mystikal Featuring Nivea - Danger (Been So Long)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 2001 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 2001 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 01, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:27 am and setting at 11:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 2001.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 2001

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Someone born on January 01, 2001 is:

24 years 4 months old,

or 292 months and 6 days old,

or 1270 weeks and 2 days old,

or 8892 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 2001?

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 01, 2001.

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